SSE Renewables
Mechanical Craftsperson
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Base Location: Foyers Power Station, Inverness
Salary: SS04 £34,749 – £40,939 depending on skills and experience + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time
The role
As Mechanical Craftsperson, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and repair of our Hydro Generation plant to ensure it is kept in a safe and efficient state. You’ll be an important member of the operations and maintenance team, performing a key role in the safe operation and maintenance of the Hydro Generation assets.
Some of your other accountabilities will include;
- Carrying out mechanical maintenance activities and multi-disciplinary defect rectification, repair work and designated project work.
- Routine inspections and checks ensuring Generation equipment and fixed plant is kept to a high standard of operational effectiveness.
- Conducting risk assessments, plus environmental and safety inspections and will receive training to operate Hydro generation plant.
- Working closely with other team members, reporting, and repairing operational defects as they arise.
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have;
- A mechanical or multi-skilled craft background, ideally with experience of working on heavy rotating machinery.
- A qualification of NVQ Level 3 / City and Guilds or equivalent craft apprenticeship certificates.
- A good level of computer literacy, and we'll train you to use our inhouse maintenance scheduling and reporting software.
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About SSE
SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.
SSE Renewables delivers the green energy the world needs today and tomorrow. We lead the way in the development, build, and operation of renewable power assets, including windfarms, hydro power stations, and solar and battery projects. Join a global team of 1,800 energy experts powering the transition to a net zero future.
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Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life
Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
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SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact pamela.hendry@sse.com to discuss how we can support you.
We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
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